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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.70, 24,804.15 and 9,964.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.70, 24,804.15 and 9,964.30 is: 14,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.70 : 24,804.15 = 9,964.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.70/24,804.15 = 9,964.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.70x = 24,804.15 × 9,964.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.70x = 247,155,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,155,991.85/16,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,926.95

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